13 Germed & in Soil

[Esteban1]

Germinated 13, 10 known (Super Sunk) & 3 unknowns. Did the "baby wipe" thingy (cleaned the wipe with regular aqua to rid additives) & left a bit moist placed in foil & placed in trusty gas oven (off of course but even when "off" it still maintains a favorable 80F +). Placed under the fluros & waiting for them to break through. Specifics;

Room: Closet, approx 12 s/ft (capable to raise lighting giving me up to 16)
Soil: 1/3 Canadian Peat, 1/3 Manure, 1/3 perlite.
Containers: 5 oz grow pots
Lighting: 6 40w fluros 24/7
Reflective Material: Mylar coated walls
Distance from lighting: Approx. 2.5 Ft
Basic hygrometer with Temp, RH,
Temp = 74F
RH = 25%


Sic Semper Tyrannus

:s4:

[Esteban1]

Appears all popped & actually found one in pot from last season. Is it actually worth a shot to save it? Post script, 3 more unknowns have been germed & added to the room. Here's a quick shot of the "bag seed"?


290772





BostonAvenger

:s4:

[pushit]

You said that little one was from your last grow? That's pretty cool man. Hell why not try to grow it out with the rest of them. Might have to transplant it sooner than the rest cause it looks pretty packed with the last plants roots. It'll be fun to see how it turns out.

[tlranger]

That last one will get you past lucky 13. My better half said I could have a dozen in the garden, said ok bakers dozen.

[Esteban1]

Lol, may be right on with the t-plant but for now just fun. Rec'd the 10G grow pots. Geez, need to hold on to me knickers for this grow.

Sic Semper Tyrannus

:s4:

[tlranger]

Still got males to go

[Esteban1]

Sadly 3 didn't make it, down to original 13. Not a magical # but hope is alive.

"This is CNN"

:s4:

[Esteban1]

Day 4 in the dirt. 8 S Skunk & 5 unknowns. Hopefully they will fare well. Hey, why all of the "stretch"?

290846


Bearcats Rule The Day

:bump2:

[pushit]

[quote=Esteban1]Day 4 in the dirt. 8 S Skunk & 5 unknowns. Hopefully they will fare well. Hey, why all of the "stretch"?

Flouros should be closer than 2.5ft. Lower your lights some and that should fix the stretch.

[tlranger]

Believe pushit is on to something, the girls want more.

[Shovelhandle]

[quote=Esteban1]Day 4 in the dirt. 8 S Skunk & 5 unknowns. Hopefully they will fare well. Hey, why all of the "stretch"?

Flouros should be closer than 2.5ft. Lower your lights some and that should fix the stretch.

Yut, T-12 lamps? closer to 2.5 " than 2.5'...

[Esteban1]

Thanks bro, maybe like 2.5" now, will that work? Yea T12's



Sic'm Tyrannus

:cool:

[Shovelhandle]

I run T5 HO (hotter than T-12) and for side lighting I put chicken wire over the lamps so the plants can grow right up to it. No issues at all. Right now the seedlings are about 3-6" under the lamps without problem.

290848

Ok, this photo was this week just before transplant into 5 gallon bags/pails but the distance is even closer now.

[Esteban1]

Very nice, we should compare notes cuz I'm trying either 3 or 5 G grow pots when they mature.

Semper Fidelis

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Push, think I forgot my roots & a lot of ur advice on indoor growing since doing strictly outdoors last year. It's all coming back! Thanks for the sup'r quick comeback mate.

Remember Boston

:s4:

[Esteban1]

A tad off topic but here are 2 of the 4 different types of bud from last year. (L) Unknown Sativa & (R) Super Skunk. Man alive, it gets better after 6 months. & they are TOTALY different, aromatics i.e. taste, head & of course Richter Scale.


290866


Sic Semper Tyrannus

:postreadrulez:

[Esteban1]

So, today is the 24th. Here's a new shot a week or so after placed under lights. Should I be concerned & when should I start using "grow big"? Bad jpeg but think you get the point.


290946


Sic Semper Tyranus

:s4:

[Mal420xl]

you only need grow big if the soil is depleted and i dont think youre there yet.

[Esteban1]

Thanks for the quick turnaround

Semper Fidelis

:s4:

[Mal420xl]

no worries
:)

[Esteban1]

So, been like 10 days or so since I found that "rogue" girl (hopeful). Here she is today

290982 290983

Sic Semper Tyranus

:hippy:

[Esteban1]

Update, most of the kids are working on 3 nodes. the 1 found outside is like up to 4. Found 2 more indica beans. Hopefully they will germ? Will check on them 'morrow. Pray for my lasses

:S3:

[tlranger]

:smokebong: yep praying :smokebong: ..an praying...

[Shovelhandle]

interesting plant with the webbed leaves. I like it! I had one start out like that last grow but it 'outgrew' that trait.

[Esteban1]

Webbed leaves, feet... I just want a good indica! Threw 2 in for germ from a great plant //// hopeful, day 2 of pending. Never thought I'd get tired/bored with the bounty grown, go figure?


:confused:

[Esteban1]

Gave the girls (optimism) their 1st small feed of "Grow Big". Most if not all have at least 5 nodes & think 1 or 2 working on 6. Most are very bushy & a few getting there. Fed a few ml's just to be sure & not burn 'em up. Sided with a little conservative caution that hasn't failed me in the past. Pics are a pain in the arse but will try & post tomorrow. & remember, its all good! Peace be upon you, family & friends

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Coming out party. A few of the babies were a tad too close to 1 of my hotter fluros & developed some road rash! Thought it coulda been nute burn but looked at the other half of the grow that wasn't as close & were fine so here they are. Most are getting bushy like the one pic. Getting psyched, envisioning a bright fall.

291383 291384

291385

[Esteban1]

Guys/Gals: Obviously know my techniques by now. FYI, if ya don't know its extremely rudimentary in design...... Like a closet covered in Mylar & fluros ....... Now thats hi-tech. Working on week 3-4 & need some advice on when to add a "Tea" to me girlies? "Sustained" is the name brand in my neck of the woods. Attached a copy of "Guaranteed Analysis". Cheers



291390. 291392


:s4:

[tlranger]

[quote=Esteban1]Guys/Gals: Obviously know my techniques by now. FYI, if ya don't know its extremely rudimentary in design

Your way past me, it's like school. Plants looking good, are all getting treated the same? Doing good man!! This is all summer, be a nice ride to watch. Keep it comin.

You Ain't seen nothin yet!!

[Esteban1]

Close to completed, have some tea that's been brewing overnight. 24 hour brew time so like 6:00 tonight. Will give them a good soak & hopefully see a noticeable difference? Will post more pics in a few. MAL, ur girls are beautiful bro! TL, all get the same attention, don't like to deviate too much. Very conservative this time. :thumbsup:

:s4:

[tlranger]

Have found compost tea, works well about any time. But seeing it in a bag is cool. Bet it will juice them up.

[tlranger]

How they dooin?

[Esteban1]

Just had a peek, most are getting fat, 2 are a bit skimpy but still have hope! The indica that was just germed is so so. Will put out some pics tomorrow.

:)

[Esteban1]

When should I transplant the kids into a larger container? All are getting fat & wanna place in 2 qt containers until I place in grow bags outdoors? Just fed some tea, gosh darn they luv that stuff! Oh, they're like 4 weeks now.

291637. 291636


:hippy:

[Esteban1]

Had a HUGE SCARE this a.m. Was sooooo fr'gg'n hot in the room all but 1 was droop'd down to like fubar squared. Soil was way dry. Panicked like a little school kid but gained composure, hit'em all up with good aqua & 2 hours later voila back to normal. Resilient little fockers! Been so overwhelmed on me vegetable crop that I totally dissed the girls. Hopefully will not go south & grow nads. Oh well

:wtf:

[tlranger]

Why so hot?

[Esteban1]

No exhaust ventilation! Renting a house & do not wanna modify & place duct work so have 2 fans. Both sliding doors are ajar like 10" each side so plenty of air circulation. No big cuz lights on 24/7. Most are going outdoors in like a month. Just waiting for the summer solstice. Gonna rock like 3 or 4 indoors. Picked up my Canadian peat, sterile manure & a huge bag of perlite. Was gonna reuse my soil from last grow but needed it for the veggies. Didn't know they made big azz bags of perlite!! Great stuff but kinda toxic to humans if handled w/o gloves.


:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

Gotcha, should be some nice transplants.

[Esteban1]

Envisioning a nice one TL, just starting to get the aromatics in the house. Flavorful I must say. Peace

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Transplant completed into 1 gallon containers. Truth in the fact when said "if it were easy everyone would be doing it". Had to totally clean/disinfect the room, mix up a batch of soil, clean/disenfect the pots from last years grow, rearrange a new lighting config & then clean up after the mess. Yousa, 4 hour job! Will snap a few pics in a couple. Now i'll relax & chill Winston. Peace be upon you my brothers in arms.


:wtf3:

[Esteban1]

2 days post t-plant & all's well. Every lady has taken root & thriving. Gave them their first real combination feed with Grow Big & Big Bloom. Here are a few jpegs. Peace be upon you.


:pimp:



291812


291811

[tlranger]

Like your method of light retention. Metal easy to clean and nice and white.

[Esteban1]

Cheers TL, trying new things. Trust me, it ain't rocket science.... just improvisational skills that come to me in a haze lol. Had all 3 reflectors on but now experimenting with air flow & using one at the moment. Gonna give some tea today. Wanna do this alternating with regular feeds. Trying something new. All's well that ends well!

:hippy:

[tlranger]

Hit us with your best shot!!

[Esteban1]

Yup, hit'em up with more juicy tea this morning. Needing to raise the lighting on a daily basis. They grow like frigg'n weeds lol!

:hippy:

[Esteban1]

Captains Log 31/05/2013. Since the tea 2 days prior the girls are restless & branching out like weeds :hippy:. When I think of good cannabinoids I think of Bing Crosby. Sing with me "I'''''""""""""""""m dreaming of a Wh""""""""""""ite Christmaaaaaaaas, just like the ones I used to know, where the sleigh bells ringing & yea..... You know the rest lmao. There's a party in me head & all are invited. & ya think you're the only 1 with volcanic ash??


:rasta:

[tlranger]

:jointsmile:
Captains Log 31/05/2013. . There's a party in me head & all are invited. & ya think you're the only 1 with volcanic ash??

Good shite, huh


:rasta:

[Esteban1]

My brother from another mutha feels his gange is supra ørbitåł. Luv to take that "Pepsi Challenge" & compare hehe! Send all of ur samples to me, Esteban Gange Sir P.U. Stanksalot, P.O. Box 420 Way, High St & Maine, Beverly Hills 90210

:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

That's the job I want, quality control.

[Esteban1]

Surely! Just hit the kids up with a combo of Gro Big & Big Bloom. Hoping to get some results like seen in some of the other grows in this forum. Hell, peeps using MG & getting fab results, idk.... Maybe I'm spending too much time dealing with me veggies outside when I need to serenade the kids with classical music?

:thumbsup: & a big :wtf:

[Esteban1]

Know this is a photo friendly environment so have a few of the kids to expose. Gather 5 weeks & running. Again most will be placed outdoors for final phase of the grow. "Waiting for the sun" (solstice that is). Actually from the front end of grow so for convenience grabbed 'em & voila....


291956


291959


291958

[Esteban1]

So, after viewing a few grows that look fab figured out my particular issue or problem (depends on how ya view it) in essence there are multiple thingies on the plate deserving equal attention & this is why the girlies are kinda wimpy! Son, Business ventures, fitness (cuz we ain't hunters & gatherers anymore) & will just eat like Shiite, girl friend, vegetable gardening (enjoy good wholesome sustenance so I don't need to eat veggies with an IV pole attached to keep'm nutritious ='ing energy to thrive) my son, musica so on & so forth {not necessarily in that order but you catch me drift}. So achieving that balance or ☯ if you will there's a balancing act. Need to have that harmony or will collapse. Still in the running just off to a compensated start! In closing I envision a bountiful harvest with All food groups come November.

Peace be upon y'all

:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

Something about the destination and the journey. Hit me with your best shot.

[Esteban1]

Captains Log, 04/06/2013..... On a mission today. Noticed on a few of the bushier ones there are 6-8 nodes. Gather it's the genetics cuz a few are wide bodies. Fed, topped, fim'd, adjusted lighting & now on the way to grab more perlite & manure. Hopefully still a big azz bag of perlite? We'll see. Been a long azz week with all of the farming. Only wish there were 34 hours in a day :S1:. G'day mates


:apachecopter:

[Esteban1]

Captains log 06/06/2013..... The ladies liked the toppings. Very bushy & needed to adjust lighting 3 x's in 48 hours. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas", luv Burl Ives.

:rastasmoke:

[shibby8]

sorry if you already mentioned this (I just sort of skimmed through the last three pages) but what kinda circulation fans do you have? the reason I ask is because the more wind your plants can handle, the bigger and stronger the stem gets, and the bigger the stem the more weight they can hold, thus " telling" the plant... " Well if my stem is stronger, maybe I should produce some heavier buds" just my two cents. great log by the way!

[Esteban1]

Basic circulating fan, again most are going outside. Will post a few jpegs in a day or so. Peace


:rastasmoke:

[Esteban1]

Captains log; Star date 08/06/2013, 20:00.... Amazing how a few days after topping with a heavy feed, "the girls have gone wild". No wilting, burn.... notta, just big growth. So looking forward to the end of the month. Over & out. Peace

:wtf:

[Esteban1]

Captains Log... 12/06/2013. Thinking about bringing a few out tomorrow. Do I have a shot that the girls will remain ladies or herm? Any advice would be most helpful. Peace

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Thanks to all of the Astrophysicists for the quick comeback. Peace


:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

How close are you to matching light cycles?

[Esteban1]

Been 24/7 so........ Dunno. Again last year most hermed on me. Like 5, 6 went very well. Can always let veg until August this way know for sure will bloom! Peace

:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

Won't take much of a timer, to very gradually getting them use to the natural cycle when you set out. Even if you wait to set out it's going to take a while.you want to go slow with change.

[Esteban1]

Hmmm, so here's where I have issues with change. When we convert from 24/7 or whichever out of veg into 12/12 (inside) there's no "interruption" less artificially changing to flower, correct? So why would an abrupt change from an inside/out be any different sans a natural environment?

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Good day. Placed 2 outdoors & both adjusting ok. Hope all is well in Cannaland! Peace

292495


292497

[tlranger]

The solstice, planted some nice ladies thinking of it.

[Esteban1]

2 more outdoors. Happy days are here again. Hope all is well out thar.

:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

2 more outdoors. Happy days are here again. Hope all is well out thar.

:thumbsup:

Really surprised at how much is going on, in town lots of travelers, trimmers from all over the world, lots of planting going on. haul a load of 4'to the grow in the gator. This feels like big dog land.

[Esteban1]

No comprende? 6 outdoors & the weather is fine. Will post a few jpegs when they get a tad taller. Peace

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

'Morning y'all. 6 transplanted outdoors to date & hit'em all with their 1st big flower feed. Gosh darn they're responding well. Kinda like riding a bike @ this point. Give me another few days to post a few jpegs. Visualize an AWESUM grow this year. Hope all is well.... Peace be upon you.


:trooper:

[Esteban1]

Only a few days post t-plant & flowering already. Gotta love this sweet beauty!


292567



292566.



292565



292564



292563




292562


PEACE

:S1:

[Esteban1]

Question, since incorporating Fox Farm nutes with tea, just started with molasses & you guys are so right. Girlies luv that goo! Need to know when to add the molasses & tea into the nute mix? Peace

:thumbsup:

[Dabs4all]

Hi Estaban1, I finally had time to stop by and check your grow log out. Two thumbs up, looks good I also am looking to add some tea and molasses with my FF regiment.

Best wishes on your grows...

[Shovelhandle]

very healthy. are they in 5 gallon pails?

[Esteban1]

They are. Thoughts on a feed plan i.e. tea, molasses mixed in with FF nutes? Appreciate the + reinforcement. Peace


:thumbsup:

[Dabs4all]

Good day Amigo, I purchased some Grandma's Gold Standard molasses today, I couldn't find Blackstripe or whatever it's called. From what I've read the molasses works kinda like Sweet from Botanicare. Here's Botanicare's recommendations for Sweet.

PLANT GROWTH PHASE: SWEET: WATER
Vegetative Phase: 10 ml: 3.78 L (1 Gal)
Transition Phase: 10-15 ml: 3.78 L (1 Gal)
Fruiting & Flowering/Reproductive Phase: 15-20 ml: 3.78 L (1 Gal)



I'm gonna start the molasses on the next watering 1 TSP(15ml) per gallon and continue with ever watering/feeding until I flush. Here's some pix.


292618292619

[Esteban1]

Did ya find unsulphered molasses? Started on the girlies here & they're loving it. Also placed 2 more outdoors for a total of 8 in the sun. 5 remaining need to go outdoors. Peace

:thumbsup:

[Dabs4all]

I'm glad to hear your girls are doing good and things are going smooth!!!


I'm gonna start the molasses on the next watering 1 TSP(15ml) per gallon and continue with ever watering/feeding until I flush.

Oops I meant 1TBS not 1TSP it's been one of those days!!!

It sure is unsulphured it's got some Cal,Mg,Fe,K and a little Na along with the sugar and carbs.

:greenthumb:

[Esteban1]

Fab, it's all good. Noticing good stuff from this all around. Surely you will note the same. Only the best & if ya run into issues no doubt will surely find answers on this site. Peace

:hippy:

[Esteban1]

Less than 1 week into flower. Been very rainy so difficult to feed properly. Idk, been a challenge. Tomorrow will give a nice feed since there was no rain today. Peace


292678




292677




292676




292675

[Esteban1]

Placed 2 more outdoors this a.m. Also gave the new transplants sum tea that I just got in the mail. Wanted to feed 'em all but checking on the strength of new product before giving the rest of me crop. Better safe than sorry? Peace

:rastasmoke:

[Esteban1]

Good day, anyone with knowledge concerning heavy rains during the flowering process? All info is valuable, Thank. Here's a shot at one plant that may be feeling some pain. Noticed that a couple of the kids are showing curling @ the bottom. Here are a couple shots. Btw, they were just transplanted so possibly a bit of shock? Any info would be apprecied. Peace


292736



292737



:wtf:

[Esteban1]

Good day, this one is a bit tall & lanky, possibly a male, opinions?


292766



292767


Peace

[Shovelhandle]

I don't think so, It's a girl! :)

[Dabs4all]

I'm glad the rains didn't flood your girls out!, and I agree with Shov it's a girl!!! :thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Cool, couldn't tell. Cheers

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

a few weeks into flower. Hoping for the best.



Peace




292964

[pushit]

Very nice Esteban! Your girls are looking great man!

[Esteban1]

Thanks man, you should know bro.... taught me everything I know! Peace

:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

G'day all, since my last post the "girls" have exploded an added 10% +/- a tad. You tell me? Still a bit nervous 'bout the possibility of hermaphroditism! Noticing white hairs on most but Uncertainty rules the day. Shovelhand, appreciate the heads up with continuation of bloom feeds & such. Been so frigg'n rainy & moist hoping no mold/critters other variables/unknowns etc. basically staying the course. Any other input is appreciated. Peace





292983

[tlranger]

Girls look like they are taken over, very nice.

[Esteban1]

True but holding my breath cuz the heat wave is upon us! 95 + degrees & counting. Even @ night there's no relief (80 F). Wtf!

:wtf:

[Dabs4all]

Looking nice I hope they make it through the heat!!! We had it here last week it was HAF!!!


:microwave:

[Esteban1]

100 + today! Ouch


:wtf:

[Shovelhandle]

plants are loving it! just do not let them go dry.

[Esteban1]

Been tough the last few days. They're sucking up water like crazy. A gallon plus with each plant. Silly question but what do most outdoor growers use tap, well or rain?


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

This is what I do with males



293136

[tlranger]

Growing fast,100°, pots on a deck, bet they are thirsty! Be tough to leave for long.

[tlranger]

Did you have any clues, know your worried about you know what? What genetics are left?

[swc]

I've been running water from the garden hose for years. Point is, just keep them wet.

[Esteban1]

Well, genetics play a huge roll in any grow I suppose. Just comparing with last year & had 3/4 herm on me. You can understand the concern. They are mostly all super skunk & if some don't know the history had to bring one indoors x 1 month to help with flowering & she turned out well. All but a couple are looking like last year & getting quite nervous.


:wtf:

[Esteban1]

& yea, no can do the activism thingy in New York State. Way too much going on here for obvious reasons.


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Another male, Shiite..... Gonna pull him in the morning, oh well. Peace


:wtf:

[Dabs4all]

Another male, Shiite..... Gonna pull him in the morning, oh well. Peace


:wtf:

I feel your pain!!! It's almost like a swift :asskick:

[Esteban1]

293372




:wtf:

[Esteban1]

One more testicled brother down & 10 remaining. Oh well, another one bites the dust......



293422



:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Obviously not new to outdoor growing & believe (from previous results) that I will flower 1/2 of the crop to fruition. Seeing the 1st signs of hermaphodism & ok with it. It's a learning phase & now know the genetics of Super Skunk is not conducive to my environment! Live & learn. Still in all am extremely greatful to produce on my own & not dependent on others. Peace


:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

You get more than six up to size, you guys will not be able to watch tv. So what are the first signs of the nasty and why are you ok with it. Don't punk on me now.

[Esteban1]

Have 10 & will most likely be down to 5 in the end. Don't get me wrong, extremely fortunate to obtain what, 5-7 lbs of primo bud when dry! Signs are fairly obvious...... Flowering, yea But very slow & kinda mangy in size (not fat). Will shoot some decent pics once the rain lets up. The closet girl is flowering nicely..... again will show a comparison this way ya'll will have an idea of what's going on. Peace


:jointsmile:

[Esteban1]

Ranger, wouldn't test his compassionate side. Just let it go bro, not worth it! Peace


:hippy:

[tlranger]

No worries my man, your deck is entertaining to, I still think they double again in size going to get crowded and fun. Y'all must have wonderful mates.

[Esteban1]

They are getting bushy. Still sorting things out making sure all are evenly fed a proper diet & keeping pests at bay. How's gold digging these days? In the future may use 2-3 20 or 30 Gallon smart pots & concentrate on a few. Still up in the air 'bout that. Most definitely looking into a more viable strain that thrives on this environment. Peace


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

A few shots of the bush I'm hauling in the dark room.




293499








293498






:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

Putting the young lady in the beauty parlor, should kick her ass in gear. Watch for bugs going in.

[Esteban1]

Def kick started, cute little nuggets forming, hoping to leave her outside in a few. Spiders now in the mix now. Found a few webs etc. started with neem oil & sprayed 'em all down. A few of one plants to top leaves were definitely munched on. On the case.... Peace


:wtf:

[Esteban1]

Found some webs forming on tomatoes etc. broke out the neem oil concentrate & sprayed em all down. Hopefully can contain them. To all I may have infringed on thread etc..... Actually didn't know how this worked visa vie started threads etc.... I may have posted a message etc 'bout my kids unknowingly hijacking Your thread, oops, my bad. Now that I know, next. Peace


:thumbsup:



293550

[Esteban1]

293550



:wtf:

[tlranger]

After my battles with spider mites, and the powdery mildew they carry(my opinion). They landed on my wanted dead list, best option so far for results. Hot shot(nuclear option) during veg and first week of bloom.. my line in the sand.

[Esteban1]

Hot shot?


:hippy:

[tlranger]

A vapor release insecticide, it is bad shit so care full. Works great is small area,i only use short term veg or early bloom. Just ran some in big green house, on a per plant basis. After two days all we could find was deaders under the leaves.

[Esteban1]

Thanks, been checking on them regularly & don't think that's needed as of now. Hopefully never!


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

293656



:cool:

[Buggy]

Wow, they look amazing!

How many weeks are they currently? How many veg vs flower (expected for your case, that is)?

[Esteban1]

Thanks, Vegged close to 3 months & been flowering for a while now, since middle of June.


:hippy:

[Esteban1]

Noticing some decent flowering this a.m. A couple are still iffy we'll see. Cautiously optimistic & pleased with what I'm seeing. Gather all of the hard work will show come November. Peace


:hippy:

[tlranger]

Checked out your recent album additions, the big buds from this year's grow?

[Esteban1]

Correct, the girlie with "big buds" would be the one I brought in/out of the "dark room" x 2 weeks (give or take a few days). Also noticing some decent flower growth on like 7 of the 10 plants. 3 are still iffy & could be comprimised (don't wanna throw out the "herm" word cuz some people get a bit bent out of shape) he he. Also redistributed/camouflaged plants on deck (way better). The only thing remaining...... aromatics come October/November! Any ideas? Peace



:jointsmile:

[tlranger]

Your 2 weeks did the trick, will you harvest that plant sooner, or will the buds be bigger because of increased bloom time?

Had couple of disasters while on last trip, lost last clone run and several in veg room, going to change tactics and do a seed run next, to address your aromas, my freezer got unplugged while I was gone, the result you sure can't seem pot in the outbuildings.

[Esteban1]

Yea, possibly kick started the flowering process but think if I had waited like most had said it woulda turned out just fine. She is ahead of the game so to speak. Pleased so far..... gather the hard work will pay off? FYI, leaving the fridge off yields a plethora of funk lol


:cool:

[Esteban1]

Feeding the girls this a.m. & noticed that all are in full flower, hip hip hooray! Been alternately feeding using Fox Farm Big Bloom, Beastie Bloomz, with molasses/tea adjunct feedings. This is where the fun begins & all of the hours of research/hard work shows. Peace


:pimp:

[Esteban1]

Fed the ladies a bit much over the last week. Some curling of leaves but will just flush with water in the a.m. & hopefully will dissipate over the next day or so? Wishful thinking! Still learning but will never do that again. What was I thinking??



:wtf:

[Esteban1]

A tad nervous cuz I fed the ladies a bit too much & fried a few leaves. Flushed them out & hopefully will remedy the problem? Question, how much water is required for a good flush? I'm seeing a lot of run off so guessing this is good? Also, when would be the next time to feed?


:wtf:

[tlranger]

Still smokin??

[Esteban1]

TL, u a comedian? Lmfao


:jointsmile:

[tlranger]

TL, u a comedian? Lmfao


:jointsmile:

:jointsmile: actually meant are the girls continuing to blossoming well :jointsmile:


My attempts at humor usually involve playing with the language or maybe the name, so most don't laugh.

[Esteban1]

Lol, ya! Spidey senses tell me you're a good bloke



:cool:

[Esteban1]

The girls are nice & green this a.m. Weather is cool @ 70F. Getting as low as 66 so juicy is better in defining the feel/view. Over fed the one with minimal burn. Fed 'em some left over molasses for a quick pick me up. Enthusiastic,.......... enthusiasm rules the day.


294218



:cool:

[low_rdr]

They look really good esteban, even the peppers look good!

[tlranger]

:bigsmoke: sweet juju Bella, Have you ever google earthed your house, they can see those from mars I bet,probably why they're here.

[Esteban1]

Funny


:jointsmile:

[Esteban1]

Some jpegs of the girlies. Focusing in on flowers. Looking like approx 10-30% on the colas shown? Really want to harvest by end of September?



294295





294294





294293





294296






294297


:thumbsup:

[tlranger]

:jointsmile:Buds like that, nasty weather, you got the mold watch, watch for that single dead bud leaf, mold starting inside bud, don't go to sleep now:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

All over it. Performed a top-bottom inspection. So far all good. Peace


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

The more I look @ "THEM" the bigger they get mind you had to water twice today! Thirsty?? Anyone else ever have this happen with 5 gallon containers? They're looking very cool & they did ask!


:pimp:

[tlranger]

Had a class one time where we studied plant roots, in nature the root mass vs top mass, most thought it close to equal or maybe more under neith. Growers try to turn that on its head, by supplying what the plant needs, thus less roots out hunting and more energy to top.

In your case, 6 footer outside, in four gallons of dirt, bet it takes a lot of care. But thats why your there.:jointsmile:

[Esteban1]

Pretty intense, yes!


:thumbsup:

[Esteban1]

Gonna sample a few flowers from the garden & have a question. Best time of the day to pick, a.m. or p.m.?

[tlranger]

Usually am for me, early riser, seems quieter. The trick to early test, is not to kill it by some fast dry deal.

[Esteban1]

Probably place a few flowers on top of gas range, yes? Will figure it out. Still mining for gold?

[tlranger]

Your still cooking huh, we said the brownies don't kill brain cells, but all in moderation. Probably ate the whole pan, right.

Drying, top of fridge is warm enough, head once that temps above 90 can hurt thc, so tend to not want that

Back home for wedding, some want me back asap, But home for a while.

[Esteban1]

It's all good. Think I'm going for a late September harvest. Flowers are turning fast with the cooler temps here in the east. Yea, first week of October at the latest.

[Esteban1]

Snipped off a small flower from the top. Drying on top of gas stove (off but stays pretty warm).


294426

[tlranger]

Tried drying on an exhaust manifold?

[Esteban1]

No but can cook on a manifold he he

[Esteban1]

Verdict is in, puffed on the dried bud, had harsh flavor but very strong. Needs time to mature, another month for sure! Peace

[tlranger]

Harsh flavor, fast dry, you did it in a day:joint1: looks like in maybe 12 hours

[Esteban1]

Yea, within 8 hours. Just wanted to get a grip on potency. Knew the flavor was gonna be off. Been consuming dried bud from last year, exquisite taste!

[tlranger]

Favor mate(have college roommate in Sydney), when you finish taking you big dog, can you shake the root ball and tell me how much medium you were growing in at the last.

[Esteban1]

Don't understand your question, please rephrase.

[tlranger]

Been a day without company, so will try again, might be coherent, might. You have a very large plant in a5 gal bucket, I wonder how much medium is left at end of grow, minus roots.

[Esteban1]

Lol, never saw girls looking this nice with over a month remaining? Know I'm new to cannabis but geez is this a growth spurt?




294565





294564





294563



& starting to groove on the frosty girlie ( 2 close ups )

[tlranger]

Very nice, and a ways to go, you have the watch

[Esteban1]

Know it's a ways but looking good close up. Majority @ 10-20% color in the tri's. there are a few flowers almost ready to clip.

[growdemon]

cool beans.. ya I clip when ever I feel they are ready or want to test different timings.
jesus D00d those are rockin out...

[Esteban1]

Thanks, hopefully good enough to medicate x 1 year. Down to 2 jars from last grow. How's ur grow? Peace

[Esteban1]

Update, fed the girls their last "Beastie Bloomz" feed & will go to the final 3-4 week feed schedule using "Cha Ching". Been using a specific regimented feed arrangement & will follow through until the very end (approx. Last week of October). Also racking me cerebrum about a "Final Flush" & if only just aqua or one of many flush products on the market, ideas? Oh, been doing an INTENSE INSPECTION each morning for disease, pests etc cuz last year a bunch of bugs/eggs spoiled All of the Indica's last year, OUCH!! Found a moth larvae on one of the top flowers. Think nipped in the bud, he he.... Cuz it was almost unnoticeable & if I didn't look close up & personal it may have gone undetected!! It was really small & as green as some of the bud (awesome camouflage)!! Here is a post-mortem shot 294810. Hey, since I caught it in time do ya think I could dry/smoke or is that a "yut" ? Peace

[Esteban1]

Found another worm. Here's a pre/post to give ya an idea. Peace




294814





294815





294816



I know, ouch!

[Esteban1]

Morning world. While doing my routine morning inspection yesterday noticed that one branch had splintered so tied her up, but it didn't take (ouch). Cut it down & now hanging to dry.




294896






294897







294898







294899





294900






294901

[tlranger]

Wazzapuning, the ladies ok?

[catbuds]

Esteban, where are you? Your friends are worried!

[EvilCartman]

Esteban, where are you? Your friends are worried!

Yeah, hope you're just busy with the harvest...

[catbuds]

EC.... He hasn't posted in 16 DAYS! I would think by now he'd be telling us about the harvest. I know I'm a worry wart, but I'm really thinking he's in trouble! You know how things can happen at harvest time... Damned!

[Buggy]

Totally agree with Catbuds - I was wanting to know about the harvest as well, but... Anyone know Est well enough to know if this is a fluke? Who knows, maybe the internet bill didn't get paid! ;) Hope that's all this is